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Post by Robot on Jan 19, 2018 15:24:45 GMT
Gracefully she took the little flower crown and let it rest down against her ears when it was offered again. "A Pokemon one time, but never a boy." Mica repeated in that soft tone, looking down into the Bulbasaur's eyes. "We'll do it again sometime, I promise." Wrapping her arms under its backside, she lifted it up to butt her face against the pink Pokemon's. "Go play with your elder, I need to finish cleaning up and get ready for my battle later."
She gently set it down on all fours and gently gave it a pat towards the Ivysaur. "People don't like weirdos enough to give them flowers, and I didn't make friends with it, the plate did." The flattered pink in her cheeks moved towards the deeper reds of embarrassment and shame, and Mica buried herself in the drawings of the last fight with Enya.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 20, 2018 3:27:44 GMT
"Mica" Donovan says, sitting down next to her as she draws "We're all weird. I'm a boy who smells like a garden and grows flowers. That's not normal"
He places a hand on her shoulder and smiles "I wouldn't want you any way other than 'weird'. I've never met anyone else who's so open with who they really are."
He pulled his hand back and gestured towards her bag "But what did you mean the Plate made friends with it?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 20, 2018 16:36:48 GMT
Mica nodded a somber affirmation at Donovan's statement but clearly wasn't very reassured. "It's easier when I don't think about it, but everyone always wants to point it out." She finished stowing her things, actually taking a moment to make sure her drawings wouldn't get crinkled in the process despite how swiftly she had stuffed them away. "As soon as it fell out of my bag, there wasn't anymore growling or fear. The older Pokemon hummed and slept, and the younger one let me polish it's crystal. I didn't make friends, the plate did. Nothing I tried got through even a little."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 20, 2018 18:05:39 GMT
Donovan placed his hand on his chin and thought for a moment "Hmmm they say that Pokemon seem to be more calm around the Temples, it must be the effect of the Plates..."
After another moment he realized that this wasn't helping "But I'm sure it's not mind control. It's like....It's like how when something reminds you of home, it makes you more calm and relaxed? It probably just reminds them of home and calms them down"
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Post by Robot on Jan 20, 2018 18:31:42 GMT
Mica hauled her bag up onto her back and offered a heavy shrug. "Let's just go see about fighting Enya again, what's done is done whether I like it or not." There was a distinct sagging to her as she beckoned the two Pokemon along to the desk, to fetch and manage the remainder of her team when the recovery is finished.
(Apex, Taffy, Dusty, Spot, D-Bulbasaur and D-Ivysaur will be occupying her team slots.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 21, 2018 6:25:58 GMT
Donovan and Mica make their way towards the Gym, since that's at least closer than the battlefield that they fought on afterwards. And it's a good thing, too, since that's where Enya is. From all the debris and construction stuff strewn around, it looks like they're working on refurbishing the inside of the Gym. Enya and a small group of people are sitting on the steps outside, taking what seems to be a food break. The Gym Leader spots the pair arriving, and quickly finishes the sandwich in her hand, before jumping up. "Oh, hey there, you two," she says, enthusiastically, "I've been looking forwards to seeing you show up. How're we feeling today? Ready to show me what you learned yesterday?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 21, 2018 14:15:13 GMT
The girl's eyes had been on the ground most of the way to the gym, which for someone that seemed to prize exploration and engagement as much as she did was not a good sign. As soon as Enya greeted the both of them, Mica's head snapped up and she visibly brightened as though all her cares were gone again. The trainer really did idolize people in positions of authority and influence, and the way that Enya always treated them like they were no different then anyone else only made her love the woman even more. She was friendly! Enya would never bite Mica if she tried to shake hands or pet her!
Right, people don't usually like being pet, she reminded herself. "I learned that Donovan is awful at fishing, that jellyfish are heavy, and that they don't actually taste like jelly at all." Mica blurted out. "I think Apex is ready to be serious this time though, we talked for a long time." Mica scuffed her foot. She wasn't as fired up about this as she should be. "Do you mind if my other Pokemon watch? I want spot to learn without getting hurt, and I made some new friends that... I really need to find an understanding with?
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 21, 2018 20:40:58 GMT
Donovan kept looking over at Mica as they walked, but kept his thoughts to himself, hoping she would talk to him when she was ready.
He nodded to Enya "I know a bit better how to approach this fight, and that maybe I should listen more when a gym leader is telling me stuff before a fight"
His cheeks went red when Mica mentioned that he was bad at fishing "Hey, I'm not THAT bad at fishing. I just had to run over to the pole and it caught me off guard"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 22, 2018 18:59:12 GMT
Enya laughs at Mica's tales of fishing. "yes, the jellyfish are rather heavy. Make sure they don't grab onto you and drag you down. But, if you spend time here, you'll get better at fishing. It just takes practice. Like most things in life."
She seems caught off guard by Mica's question, though. "Uh.. yes, I suppose that's all right. I haven't had anyone ask that before. Just make sure that they stay off to the side." She looks at the Trainer. "You seem a little distracted. Are you wanting to try and sort things out with your new friends before the challenge?"
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Post by Robot on Jan 22, 2018 21:25:33 GMT
"Donovan has noodle arms, super noodley.". Mica wriggled hers in response to his protest, but grew a bit more serious when Enya commented she seemed distracted. "It is hard to know what a Pokemon wants, or why it feels a certain way. I've already done what I can, and even though it is hard to accept and makes me a little sad, I have to wait for it to come to me in time." She stated with mature certainty. "I am ready for our battle Leader Enya."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 22, 2018 21:45:52 GMT
Donovan frowned and crossed his arms "They're not noodles! They're just slim...like willows..." but his eyes met the ground when Mica began to talk about the mon she had caught again. He really wished there was something he could have done to help.
When she said she was ready for the challenge, he looked back up with fire in his eyes and nodded "I'm ready too. We aren't gonna lose this time"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 23, 2018 4:22:49 GMT
Enya laughs good-naturedly. "Alright, let's go." She turns to the others still having lunch in front of the Gym. "I'll be back later. Don't get everything done while I'm out!"With that, she heads out with Mica and Donovan back to where they fought previously. The field's back to a pristine condition, with no signs of their prior clash. Enya takes her position on the other side of the field, releasing her Pokémon in basically the exact same position as prior, the Drapion and Miltank both looking eager for a rematch. "So, if you want to let your cheer squad out off to the side, feel free." Enya says, "Just let me know when you're ready to begin. Same rules as last time."MapAs with last time, release your Pokémon up to halfway. Up to six Pokémon between the two of you.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 23, 2018 4:57:46 GMT
Donovan walked to his place and threw a Pokeball up and down in his hand before throwing it forward, releasing Rose towards the edge of the field " I guess if you're gonna start with the same Pokemon, I will as well." Donovan is releasing Rose, using Focused Training
Rose has Init 12
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Post by Robot on Jan 23, 2018 13:21:31 GMT
Mica makes her way to the side of their arena and lets out Bulbasaur, and then Ivysaur. Popping a squat in front of the larger of the two, she spoke to it in hushed tones. "You can't blame yourself for not being up to a task every time you try. Everyone has the ability to be strong, but the strongest person is the one that takes defeat as a learning experience and pushes past it."
Mica turned her head towards Enya and gestured at the leader. "She beat us handily last time, and it was the hardest battle I ever fought, but I want to show you anyone can improve, even me... All you have to do is sit here and watch.
Making a halting gesture to the pair (after rubbing Bulbasaur's ears), Mica plopped spot onto her head and made her way to the trainer position beside Donovan. "Watch close Spot! Dusty we've got a plan! Donovan, try to keep Rose close to Dusty."
(Mica releases Dusty 10m from Drapion, directly opposite.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 23, 2018 18:24:10 GMT
Enya raises her eyebrows at the Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, but merely smiles and says nothing. "Alright, well, if you have a plan, have at it. Let's get stuck in, Felicia!" Once more the Miltank begins to make its way across the battlefield, curling up as it does so. Miltank uses Defense Curl. Miltank's Defense rose!
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 24, 2018 1:29:54 GMT
Donovan nodded towards Mica "Rose, you heard the girl. Group up with Dusty and Grow a little!" Rose toddled forward a few meters, sucking in sunshine all the way, his body seeming stronger as he made his way to Dusty Rose is moving towards Dusty and using Growth
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 24, 2018 2:17:46 GMT
"We're already off to a better start," Enya quips, "Let's keep it up! I'm still gonna make you work for it, though." The Drapion moves closer to where dusty is, and whips a dart out of its tail, flinging it towards Dusty. Thankfully, it doesn't seem to do too much to the antlion. Dusty takes 5 damage from Poison Sting.
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Post by Robot on Jan 24, 2018 13:23:48 GMT
"Okay Dusty! We're going to show Enya that we learned it isn't just about being strong yesterday, but cunning too! Get the purple accordion bug with a Sand Tomb, and then head for Rose!" With his instructions in mind, Dusty opened his maw wide and face-planted onto his open jaws. There was a wriggle of the antlion's butt, as it's feet ran in the air. From beneath the Drapion, a sudden shockwave of loose soil ripping up into the air, becoming a veritable tornado of scouring and crushing force. It's task done, the Trapinch flopped back onto it's stubby legs and moved to join Rose.
(Mica issues Agility Orders, Dusty uses Sand Tomb on Drapion, then shifts.)
QbaEzyDa1d20 Sand Tomb V. Drapion, if it connects, Drapion is caught in a vortex. 2d6+28 Ground Physical
"Good job, now we're going to make this OUR battlefield after all! We don't need spikes this time, we've got DIRT! Dusty, set up your Arena Trap!"
With a few snaps of it's jaws, the Antlion had upended enough soil to wriggle it's butt into the earth, and with a pulse of energy a wide swath around it became a shallow bowl of sand with the Pokemon at it's center. Rose found the ground firm under it's feet still, but Dusty was at home in his own domain!
(Arena Trap activated as a Free Action. Enemy Pokemon within 5 Meters of Dusty are now Slowed and Trapped unless they possess a Levitate or Sky Speed, or a Burrow Speed greater than 4.) 1d20·2d6+28
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 24, 2018 20:40:41 GMT
The Trapinch launches a withering hail of sand towards the Drapion... who just closes its eyes and basically shrugs it off. It does seem to be slowed down a bit, but nothing major. The Miltank continues its advance, although it slows a little when approaching Dusty's sand trap. Dusty hits with Sand Tomb. It's super effective! Enya uses Pain Resistance. Miltank uses Defense Curl. Miltank's Defense rises.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 25, 2018 1:38:29 GMT
Donovan smirked for just a moment before calling out his orders " Rose, keep behind Dusty and put some distance from that cow. Hit it first though" Rose launched a line of vines, pulling some of the Miltanks life force into himself before once again toddling over behind Dusty, hoping to keep his distance Rose hits the Miltank with a Mega Drain 20 vs AC 2 for 33 Special Grass type Damage
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